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Scavenger hunt drops first clues to Disney Believe features Leave it to Disney to come up with a fun and very engaging way of tantalizing cruise fans with clues about Disney Believe's novelties. Read full story

Shore excursions must leave destinations better off, say MSC, AIDA, ORCA, Intercruises The cruise industry is moving beyond reducing negative impacts to actively improving destinations through shore excursions. Read full story MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group break ground on new Naha terminal Construction started on a new cruise terminal at Naha Port, Okinawa, through their joint venture to enhance cruise operations in Japan and East Asia. Read full story Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ MD Isolde Susset retiring, Salika Kebschull named successor Isolde Susset will retire at year-end after three decades with Hapag-Lloyd and Salika Kebschull takes over from January 2027 after a transition period. Read full story

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Aroya enters UK market, plans three-ship fleet Aroya Cruises told UK media and trade at its first London event that it will build its own ships for a planned three-ship fleet, with a second vessel due in 2032/33. Read full story Ambassador achieves 92% occupancy with French-only cruises Ambassador Croisières is achieving high success with its French-language cruise model, expanding from Dunkirk and targeting new markets including Quebec and Belgium. Read full story Carnival Corp. supports Hawaii hurricane recovery A $25,000 donation goes to humanitarian organization Direct Relief. Read full story Japan is Virtuoso's most requested destination Top cruise itineraries, in order, are the Mediterranean, Alaska, Greek Isles, Antarctica and Danube River, and multi-gen travel is converging with expedition cruising in what's dubbed 'Gen-XYZ-peditions.' Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Asia 16 - 19 November 2026. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Seatrade Cruise Asia brings local and international executives and businesses together for networking, learning and discussion on opportunities for future growth potential. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Global 5 – 8 April 2027. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA The international cruise industry event of the year is back! Hear the latest updates from across the industry and take part in discussions that will shape the future of cruising. Find out more › F&B@Sea 7 – 8 April 2027. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The one-of-a-kind immersive F&B experience for the cruise industry. Meet visionary leaders, renowned chefs, and top mixologists who will unveil the latest trends and sustainable innovations transforming the industry. Find out more ›

Hanseatic Spirit becomes largest cruise ship to visit Ipswich, UK The Hapag-Lloyd Cruises expedition vessel visited Ipswich port during a 13-night voyage from Iceland to Germany. Read full story Atlas offering seven pre-cruise Africa safaris for 2029 Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Line Murphy, cruise manager, Visit Region Stavanger Line Murphy, cruise manager, Visit Region Stavanger, shares her cruise industry firsts. Read full story

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